The Relic: First Guardian

The Relic: First Guardian is a third-person action RPG from Project Cloud Games. The story takes place in the ruined realm of Arsilthus, whose great relic was shattered. As the last guardian, the player character collects relics holding the memories of former inhabitants and tries to restore the Void-scarred world.

The world and many encounters draw on motifs from Korean folklore and mythology.

Publisher Perp Games lists the original worldwide release for PC and PlayStation 5 as Jul 31, 2026; some storefronts show July 30 due to regional time display. The native Xbox Series version came out on Sep 25, 2026. For Nintendo Switch 2, Oct 9, 2026 has been announced.

Native versions are available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The Xbox version supports Xbox Play Anywhere. An Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or Switch 1 version is not offered by the publisher.

The combat system separates offense and defense. Normal attacks use no stamina, while dodging and blocking draw on the stamina reserve. Abilities work with cooldowns.

Five weapon styles – including sword and shield, quarterstaff, daggers, two-handed weapons and longsword – each have their own skill trees. This lets you combine different playstyles without a fixed classic character class.

The Night of the Unextinguished Flame is add-on content sold separately. Perp Games describes the package as including an extra dungeon and boss, a relic and its own gear.

Steam lists at least an Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, plus 16 GB RAM. Recommended are an Intel Core i5-12650H or AMD Ryzen 7 5800, also with 16 GB RAM. The PC version supports 21:9 ultrawide.

Instead of classic character levels, The Relic relies on equipment and relics. More than 70 passive relic effects change abilities and combat pace. Five weapon types, each with its own skill tree, can be combined with these effects to create different builds.

The game world is shaped by Korean folklore and ancient myths. Perp Games cites up to 80 major boss encounters, each linked to its own tragic story. Exploration and these encounters also serve to piece together Arsilthus's lost memories.